With pure fresh water from the gushing fount,
Mingled with honey in the Baucalis,
When one o'er night has made too free with wine,
And feels sharp thirst. —J. A. St. John.
Alexis. (Book xi. § 30, p. 743.)
A. But let me first describe the cup; 'twas round,
Old, broken-ear'd, and precious small besides,
Having indeed some letters on't.
B. Yes, letters;